WordStudyHousing & Accommodation vocabulary — B2
27 words of level B2 (Upper-intermediate) from the “Housing & Accommodation” collection. Each one has a short definition in simple English; tap a word to open its dictionary page.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| townhouse | a tall narrow house in a row in a town |
| duplex | building with two separate living spaces |
| detached | separate and not connected, or not showing feelings |
| semi-detached | a house joined to another house on one side |
| terraced | built in a row sharing walls, or having flat areas on a hill |
| residence | the house where an important person officially lives |
| pantry | a small room near a kitchen for storing food |
| veranda | a covered area along the outside of a house |
| conservatory | a glass room attached to a house, or a music school |
| utility room | a room for washing machines and cleaning things |
| pillar | a tall strong post that holds up a building |
| threshold | the bottom of a doorway that you step over |
| sill | the flat part at the bottom of a window |
| facade | the front of a building, or a false outward appearance |
| partition | thin wall that divides a room |
| broker | person who buys and sells things for others |
| unfurnished | a room or home with no tables, chairs, or beds |
| equity | value of your home minus what you still owe |
| down payment | the first part of the money you pay for something big |
| eviction | act of forcing someone out of their home |
| amenities | things that make a place comfortable |
| porter | a person who carries bags, or a door keeper |
| bellboy | hotel worker who carries bags and helps guests |
| complimentary | saying nice things, or given for free |
| luxurious | very beautiful, comfortable and expensive |
| renovated | fixed and improved an old building |
| well-maintained | kept in good condition through regular care |
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